Deetjens Big Sur Elopement Photography
Deetjens will always be my absolute favorite place to photograph eloping couples. The history, roaming cats, old leaded windows, unique styling, and natural light make it such a fun place to start a wedding day. I loved that J +K also appreciated Deetjens and had stayed there before! They even allowed a little time in their day for some romantic cuddles before getting ready. I loved how J wore K’s big oversized button-down as they copied their vows in their books. They booked several rooms together for their family to get ready with them so we had several options and lots of light. We stopped at the redwoods on the way to their ceremony on the coast, where their friends met up with us for the most windy and beautiful ceremony where her best friend and now husband dueled post-ceremony. J and k got the cutest customized cake toppers of their cats for their cake to include them in the day. Everyone celebrated with cake and champagne. We ended the night at the beach overlooks as the sunset it was absolutely beautiful !!
All my favorite vendors were there:
MUAH : MALINA TERRA HAIR AND MAKEUP
FLORALS: WILI WILD FLOWER
C + N eloped last week at the beautiful Cannon Beach in Oregon. The fog slowly rolled in on their wedding afternoon as they got ready amongst their closest family members. They stayed at an Airbnb right on Cannon Beach, which was perfect for their first look. They had their ceremony with family and friends on Indian Beach with the beautiful black pebbles and driftwood, and shared cake on the tall beach grass. I couldn’t imagine a more beautiful wedding day!
I’ve been shooting non stop weddings and elopements lately and even my adventure shoots have been arriving in long dresses which has made it hard to capture movement. I really wanted to have a full session shooting with a slow shutter, ZERO expectations of anything being perfectly in focus. I wanted rolling in the grass, running as fast as you can and gripping each other tightly. I was so excited when this couple responded willing to do it! With a brain that immediately wants to create when inspiration hits, I was so grateful for them coming out to spend the afternoon with me!
In my opinion, one of the most beautiful places along the Oregon Coastline to elope would have to be Cannon Beach. The romantic coastline with its sandy beaches and large rock formations makes for a beautiful backdrop for your elopement. This guide will help you envision your dream elopement.